Sermons on Coasting:

I'm Missing Out Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 5, 2007

Part 6 of 6 in series Every Thought Captive. Dr. Joe Hendricks bring this series to a close examining the idea, "I Miss My Old Life." He covers why this happens to people and how to take that thought captive and keep living for God.

“I’m Missing Out” Every Thought Captive, part 6 Wildwind Community Church February 25, 2007 Today I want to bring our Every Thought Captive series to a close. As most of you know, every week we have looked at a different lie people believe that causes various types of spiritual problems. Today ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Slaying Your Giants

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

We all have our giants and sometimes they seem hard to slay, but we must stand strong.

“Slaying Your Giants” Introduction: Dr. Howard, from Australia was a man that preached very strongly on the subject of sin. After the service, a member of the church came to counsel with him in his office. "Dr. Howard," he said, "we don’t want you to talk as openly as you do about man’s guilt and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning From The Good And The Bad Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2007

We can learn from the good kings and the bad kings but we most make sure the the King of Kings is on the throne of our lives.

Learning from the Good and the Bad 1-2 Kings; 1-2 Chronicles www.pontiacbible.org Rev. Brian Bill 3/18/07 A young businessman had just started his own firm and so he rented a beautiful office and furnished it with valuable antiques. As he was sitting behind his magnificent mahogany desk, he saw ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Was God? Tsunami's And Sovereignty Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

In the face of massive natural disaster, what do we say in response to the question "where was God?"

Where Was God? Tsunami’s and Sovereignty Isaiah 61 January 16, 2005 Intro: (video clip) The Issue: Romans 12:2 (NLT) says, “let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think”. What should we think about the recent disaster which has been the focus of much of the world ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Whats Religion Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Andrew Hill on Feb 4, 2008

Sermon is an exposition of Jeremiah 6:16-20 about "walking in the old paths"

Title: What’s religion got to do with it? It wasn’t the first time they had problems on the space station. The space station had four gyroscopes. One of the gyroscopes had been out for a while and then a second one went down. This left NASA scrambling! The situation was becoming critical. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Will You Do With The Cross? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008

• Growing up I saw different perspectives of the cross of Christ. • For certain denominations it was a kind of fascination and looked up to be an idol. • Many wore miniatures of it as earring, finger rings, around their neck and even some around their w

Illustration: • Growing up I saw different perspectives of the cross of Christ. • For certain denominations it was a kind of fascination and looked up to be an idol. • Many wore miniatures of it as earring, finger rings, around their neck and even some around their waists. Used in fashion and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonah Runs - God Follows Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 23, 2008

Jonah rebels against God’s will. God disciplines Jonah and teaches us all a lesson in obedience

SERIES: “DISCOVER OBEDIENCE: Jonah – Not Just Another Big Fish Story” TEXT: JONAH 1:1-17 TITLE: “JONAH RUNS – GOD FOLLOWS” OPEN: A. William Sherwood Fox wrote: We ask a simple question And that is all we wish: ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of The Harvest

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

If we ever want to see the harvest, we must faithfully plant the seeds and tend the garden!

The Joy of the Harvest Acts 17:1-15 Intro: Someone in Elgin once had a neighbor named Jack. Jack was a tough man. He worked hard, he drank hard, he fought hard, and he was harsh and gruff in his manner. Most people were afraid of Jack. But this one neighbor got brave and said hello to him over the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Not What You See It's How You See It.

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2009

A message about a way of approaching life that, can help you see God is the answer in every single circumstance and at the same believe to see Him come through in it.

It’s not what you see it’s how you see it. Ashingdon 08 Feb 2008 This morning before we begin I want you to think about something. Perhaps there is something that you have been praying about, something that you are going through or worried about going through, and perhaps there is a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Enjoyed Is A Life Shared Pt.4 Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Feb 9, 2009

This is a sermon I did as part of an extended series in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE A LIFE ENJOYED IS A LIFE SHARED Pt.4 Sunday February 24, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:9-11 Intro. A. Today we begin our look into the last portion of verses 3-11. Today we will begin our look into V.9-11, now I must tell you that we are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Holiness

How God Restores Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 22, 2009

Life is filled with bad news and good news. Joel and Zephaniah offer us both.

How God Restores Joel and Zephaniah Rev. Brian Bill 2/22/09 Life is often filled with good news and bad news. Have you ever heard someone say, “I have some good news and some bad news? What do you want to hear first?” When I’m asked this question I usually want the bad news first in the hopes ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Harvest Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

If we ever want to see the harvest, we must faithfully plant the seeds and tend the garden!

The Joy of the Harvest Acts 17:1-15 Intro: Someone in Elgin once had a neighbor named Jack. Jack was a tough man. He worked hard, he drank hard, he fought hard, and he was harsh and gruff in his manner. Most people were afraid of Jack. But this one neighbor got brave and said hello to him over the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Nazarene"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 28, 2009

10/11ths of Jesus’ earthly sojourn was spent in obscurity in Nazareth. What do we learn from this?

“But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, and said, 20 “Get up, take the Child and His mother, and go into the land of Israel; for those who sought the Child’s life are dead.” 21 So Joseph got up, took the Child and His mother, and came into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Orthodox

Living A Life That Is Built To Last Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 30, 2009

Paul writes to his student and friend Timothy, reminding him not to quit in the face of adversity, but to fan into flame his gifts, mission, and ministry

Living A Life That is Built To Last 2 Timothy 1 : 1-7 The Big Idea: Paul writes to his student and friend Timothy, reminding him not to quit in the face of adversity, but to fan into flame his gifts, mission, and ministry. “A man was shoveling snow from his driveway when two boys carrying snow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ideal Walk Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 11, 2009

5 Reasons the Christian life is compared to a walk. Then Paul gives a candid illustration of sex, purity, and holiness. Other topics include the walks of love, honesty, hope, and much more. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Ideal Walk I Thessalonians 4:1-8   Get all 4 parts w/ PowerPoint here: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IdealWalk.html   So far it has been personal- The Ideal Church [ch. 1], The Ideal Servant [ch. 2], The Ideal Discipleship [ch. 3].   Now it gets very practical.   v. 1 “beseech” = beg ...read more

Denomination: Baptist